2007 Meeting Information
National Podiatric Medical Association
Annual Scientific Conference
July 25-29, 2007
18 CME Contact Hours Applied For
Hotel Reservations
Westin Casuarina Hotel, Casino and Spa
or direct WESTIN
HOTEL DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JULY 2, 2007
Rate:
$129.00 single/double accommodations
Reservations must be made before July 2, 2007.
Make your reservation on line!
Meeting Registration
$250.00 - Members $650.00 Non-Members
Meeting Registration increases after 7/1/07
Cancellations must be written and received before July 15, 2007
A $25.00 non-refundable Cancellation Fee will apply
NO REFUNDS after July 1, 2007
18 CME Contact Hours Applied For
After July 1, 2007 Registration Fees will increase
Member Registration is $300.00
Non-Member Registration is $700.00
These amounts will also apply on-site.
Exhibitor Information:
Download the Vendor Exhibit Table Application. The deadline for applications is June 15, 2007.
- Vendor Exhibit Table Application
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Westin Casuarina Hotel, Casino and Spa
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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION HOURS
Thursday and Friday. 7:30a.m. to 3:00p.m.
Attendance sign in daily 7:30a.m. and 12:30 daily at Registration Desk
Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
Thursday and Friday 7:30a.m. to 8:00a.m.
Exhibit Hall Hours
Thursday July 26 - 8:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.
Friday July 27 - 8:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.
Saturday, July 28 - 8:00a.m. to Noon
| Wednesday, July 25, 2007 |
| 7:00p.m. |
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Executive Board Meeting |
| 9:00p.m. |
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NPMA Hospitality Suite |
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM 18 CME CREDIT HOURS
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Thursday, July 26, 2007 |
| 7:30 - 8:00 |
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Welcome - Kirk Geter, DPM - President, NPMA
Carlos F. Smith, DPM - Scientific Co-Chairperson |
| 8:00 - 9:00 |
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Diabetic Foot and Wound Update
Qeena C. Woodard, DPM |
| 9:00 - 10:00 |
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Charcot Arthropathy vs. Osteomyelitis
Kirk Geter, DPM |
| 10:00 - 10:15 |
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BREAK |
| 10:15 - 11:00 |
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Biomechanical Scanning Workshop
Neil Horsley, DPM |
| 11:00 - 11:45 |
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Biomechanical Scanning Workshop
Neil Horsley, DPM |
| 11:45 - 12:45 |
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BOX LUNCH - WITH EXHIBITORS |
| 12:45 - 1:45 |
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Radiographic Interpretations
Darren Vigee, DPM |
| 1:45 - 3:45 |
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Soft Tissue & Bone Pathology
Cutaneous Biopsy Techniques Workshop
Bradley Bakotic, DPM, DO |
Friday, July 27, 2007 |
| 7:30 - 8:00 |
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Welcome and Meeting Updates
Kirk Geter, DPM |
| 8:00 - 9:00 |
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Neuromas: How Common are They?
Morris Stribliing, DPM |
| 9:00 - 10:00 |
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Subtalar Arthroreisis
Barton Horsley, DPM |
| 10:00 - 10: 15 |
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BREAK - VISIT EXHIBITORS |
| 10:15 - 11:15 |
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Rearfoot Surgery Workshop
Barton Horsley, DPM |
| 11:15 - 12:15 |
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Podiatric Legislation: How does it Benefit my Practice?
Jondelle B. Jenkins, DPM |
| 12:15 - 1:15 |
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LUNCH ON YOUR OWN |
| 1:15 - 2:15 |
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Student Symposium
Karona Mason, DPM, Moderator |
| 2:15 - 3:15 |
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Student Poster Presentation
SNPMA Student Scholarship Winner
Karona Mason, DPM Moderator |
| 3:30 - 4:30 |
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NPMA General Business Session |
| 6:00 - 12:00 |
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Awards Banquet |
Saturday July 28, 2007 |
| 8:00 - 10:00 |
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Practice Management: Things Doctors Need to Know
Denardo Dunham, DPM, MBA |
| 10:00 - 10:15 |
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BREAK |
| 10:15 -12:15 |
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Edward Glaser, DPM |
| 12:15 - 2:15 |
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Scientific Research and Podiatric Advancements
Carlos F. Smith, DPM |
The National Podiatric Medical Association is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a Sponsor of Continuing Education in Podiatric Medicine.
This year's Scientific Program will provide the attendee an opportunity to increase and enhance their skills in diagnosis, evaluation and improve the overall treatment of the podiatric patient.
Surgical skills are addressed and, new this year, we cover topics that will meet the needs of new practioners while providing the most prolific practioners an introduction to new methods that address patient care issues such as EMR, Radiographic and Biomechanical technologies and overall practice management techniques.
Our Scientific Objectives
Upon completion of this conference, the attendee will:
- Understand newer methods of identifying and treating Charcot Arthropathy and Osteomyelitis.
- Provide better patient care and outcomes when treating Charcot Arthropathy and Osteomyelitis
- Recognize the latest approaches to assessment and therapeutic management of diabetic patients
- Recognize and assess the complications that affect wound healing in diabetic patients
- Understand radiographic imaging and the various modalities used.
- Have a better understanding of how to biopsy cutaneous lesions.
- Learn how to recognize malignant from benign neoplasms.
- Understand and perform advanced techniques in Rearfoot surgical procedures.
- Understand the ramifications of current legislative activity as it relates to podiatric patient care.
- Develop internal systems within their practices to correlate with upcoming medical record technology and practice management.
- Review the latest scientific advancements in podiatric research.
- Enhance skills in diagnosis of surgical techniques and removal of neuromas.
- Diagnose biomechanical conditions and learn to properly scan the foot for proper fitting of inlays.
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